eGlu Aura-Link™: The Safest System Designed for Indian Luxury Smart Homes

The Evolution of Home Automation

Home automation began decades ago in Europe and the USA with traditional wired systems designed to simplify household functions. Initially, these systems focused on basic controls like lighting, security, locks, curtains, and temperature regulation from a central hub. Since the needs were straightforward, wired solutions were effective at the time.

However, modern luxury homes prioritize aesthetics and seamless experiences, creating a demand for an interactive and intuitive smart home ecosystem. Traditional wired systems struggled to keep up due to:

• Complex wiring that made seamless integration difficult.
• Outdated coding techniques requiring expert technicians for even minor adjustments.

These limitations led to the rise of wireless technologies, but they too encountered challenges in the Indian home environment.

Why wifi and Zigbee based smart home experience products failed in Indian Homes

Wireless systems revolutionized home automation globally by eliminating complex wiring. Technologies like Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Bluetooth brought flexibility and ease of installation, enabling features like voice control, remote monitoring, and smartphone integration. 

However, in Indian homes, these wireless technologies face unique challenges due to various reasons and created a gap in providing a truly seamless smart home experience.

1. Reliability Issues: Wi-Fi and Zigbee Aren’t Built for Always-On Connectivity

Wi-Fi is primarily designed for internet access, not mission-critical smart home applications. You may have experienced:

• Random disconnections on your phone or laptop.
• Frustrating pairing issues with smart devices.

Similarly, Zigbee, while optimized for low-power communication, struggles in environments with heavy interference or when devices are placed too far apart, leading to unreliable connectivity.   

2. Security Risks: Weak Data Protection

Using Wi-Fi for smart homes exposes your system to cyber threats. Wi-Fi networks are known security risks because data packets can be intercepted. Imagine an intruder duplicating data packets to retrieve your smart lock code—a real concern with standard Wi-Fi-based home automation.

3. Limited Range and High Interference  

  
A brick wall significantly weakens a WiFi signal as it passes through

Indian homes, with their thick concrete walls and varied layouts, pose additional challenges for Wi-Fi and Zigbee. Since Wi-Fi operates on a regulated frequency band, its range is limited, often requiring multiple routers. If even one fails, the entire system can suffer.

Interference is another concern. For example, a simple instruction to stop your water motor may fail due to signal noise, leading to water overflow while you're away. Such reliability issues make Wi-Fi-based automation unsuitable for critical smart home functions.

4. Dependence on Unregulated Third-Party Products

Many Wi-Fi-based smart devices are imported, with little understanding of their underlying software and hardware. System integrators rely on plug-and-play approaches without in-depth knowledge of security vulnerabilities. Some countries have even banned certain surveillance devices due to security concerns (Source Link). Without proper oversight, these products pose significant risks, including lack of timely security updates and limited repairability.

eGlu Aura-Link™: A Smart Home System Built for India

Recognizing these challenges, eGlu began developing a dedicated smart home protocol in 2012, tailored for Indian homes. Our R&D team, comprising industry veterans from leading semiconductor companies like Texas Instruments, pioneered eGlu Aura-Link technology to deliver an unparalleled smart home experience. In 2017, we secured a U.S. patent for this innovation (Source Link), with backing from Foxconn (the manufacturer behind Apple products - Source Link).

Experience-First Approach: Moving Beyond Basic Automation

Basic automation simply controls devices—turning lights on/off or adjusting the thermostat. A smart home experience, however, creates personalized, synchronized environments:

• A single action dims the lights, closes the curtains, and sets the ideal temperature for a movie night.
• A "Good Morning" routine opens the curtains, plays soft music, and starts your coffee machine.

eGlu is designed for this elevated experience, offering intuitive, effortless control over your living spaces.

The eGlu Aura-Link Advantage

1. Dedicated System for Reliability and Seamless Performance

Unlike Wi-Fi or Zigbee, eGlu Aura-Link is engineered exclusively for home automation. It ensures:  
24/7 stable connectivity without disconnections.

• Continuous device health monitoring to prevent unexpected failures.
• Zero downtime, eliminating system failures common in traditional wireless networks.  

2. Uncompromising Security with Military-Grade Encryption

Security is at the core of eGlu Aura-Link. Our system incorporates:

• 256-bit military-grade encryption for secure communication.
• TLS 1.3 protocols to protect against cyber threats.
• GDPR-compliant data privacy with servers located in India to prevent unauthorized access.
• Hardware-level encryption, making hacking virtually impossible.

Even the eGlu team cannot access your data unless you grant explicit permission.

3. Long-Range Connectivity with Zero Interference

Unlike Wi-Fi, which covers about 15 meters, eGlu Aura-Link extends up to 100 meters, ensuring complete home coverage with just one hub. By combining RF and wired technology, it eliminates interference, providing uninterrupted performance even in complex home layouts.

4. Operates Without Internet

The eGlu system functions seamlessly even if the internet goes down. You don’t have to worry about losing control over your devices during an outage.

5. Safer Than Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Mobile Signals

Frequency spectrum

RF signals used in eGlu operate at lower frequencies, emitting significantly lower radiation compared to Bluetooth headsets, mobile phones, and Wi-Fi signals, ensuring a safer environment.

6. Continuous Security Updates and Future-Ready Technology

New smart home technologies emerge constantly. eGlu’s dedicated R&D team ensures future compatibility, providing regular over-the-air (OTA) updates to keep your system secure and up to date.

7. Proudly Designed, Developed, and Assembled in India

All eGlu hardware and software are designed in-house using high-quality components, including Texas Instruments chipsets. This ensures: 

Uncompromising quality and performance tailored for Indian homes. 
Better support and sustainability through local manufacturing.

The Future of Smart Homes is Here

With eGlu Aura-Link™, you don’t just automate your home—you transform it into a seamlessly connected, highly secure, and truly intelligent living space. Designed for Indian homes, built for immersive luxury, and secured for peace of mind.